Lead Mobile App Developer; iOS & Android
South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Software Development
App Developer - Mobile/Web, iOS Developer, Android Developer, Full Stack Developer
About the Role
Our client, a dynamic innovator in the mobile technology space, is actively seeking a talented and experienced Lead Mobile App Developer to join their fully remote global team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architectural design, technical leadership, and guiding a team of skilled developers to deliver exceptional mobile experiences.
This role requires a strong understanding of mobile development best practices, a passion for user-centric design, and the ability to drive projects from conception to deployment in a remote setting. If you're passionate about mobile innovation and leading high-performing teams, this is the perfect role for you.
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native iOS and Android applications.
- Define and implement mobile app architecture and technical standards.
- Mentor and guide a team of mobile developers, fostering best practices and code quality.
- Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers to translate requirements into functional features.
- Oversee the entire mobile development lifecycle, from concept to app store deployment.
- Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and stability across various devices.
- Implement effective testing strategies, including unit, integration, and UI testing.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies, trends, and platform updates.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex mobile application issues.
- Drive innovation in mobile development within the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in mobile application development, with proven experience leading teams.
- Expertise in native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android development (Kotlin/Java).
- Experience with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
- Experience with mobile architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC).
- Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
- Experience with RESTful APIs and mobile data integration.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage projects and individuals in a remote environment.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
- Opportunity to work on innovative global projects.
- Flexible working hours.
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